Nigerian govt extends Eid al-Fitr holiday, adds Thursday

Nigerians celebrating Eid-el-Fitr received positive news on Tuesday as the Federal Government declared an additional public holiday to mark the occasion.

Thursday, April 11th, 2024, will now be a day off for government employees and is likely to be adopted by many private businesses and institutions as well.

The announcement was shared in a signed statement from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Aishetu Ndayako.